Lilac Drive is in Northwich and in Vale Royal district. CW8 4TS is located in the Northwich Winnington & Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weaver Vale. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilac Drive, Northwich, CW8 4TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CW8 4TR, CW8 4TU, CW8 4TJ, CW8 4TN, CW8 4TZ, CW8 4AE, CW8 1LA, CW8 4FD, CW8 4AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CW8 4TS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 48.1% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.9% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 37.9% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 9.2% | 4.2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 39.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 21.7% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 18.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 18.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 89% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 92% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Drive was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Hartford & Greenbank average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lilac Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Hartford & Greenbank and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Larch House Lilac Drive, Northwich, Cheshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2005-09-30 | £107,052 |
| 36 Larch House Lilac Drive, Northwich, Cheshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,950 | 2002-11-29 | £104,515 |
| 38 Larch House Lilac Drive, Northwich, Cheshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £28,950 | 2000-02-17 | £94,386 |
CW8 4TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Firdale Road , Firdale Park CW8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School Darwin Street , Castle CW8 1BN | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmead Primary School Dukes Way , Kingsmead CW9 8WA | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1JW | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartford Church of England High School Hartford Campus Chester Road , CW8 1LH | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The County High School, Leftwich Granville Road , CW9 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rudheath Senior Academy Middlewich Road , Rudheath CW9 7DT | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weaverham High School Lime Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3HT | 3out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive , CW9 8AF | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Northwich Hartford Manor , Greenbank Lane CW8 1HW | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenbank School Greenbank Lane , Hartford CW8 1LD | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane , Hartford CW8 1NU | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Bradburns Lane , Hartford CW8 1LU | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Russett School Middlehurst Avenue , Weaverham CW8 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Steak and Wine | 49 - 51 Chester Road | 600 yd | |
| Cheshire Tandoori Restaurant | 45 - 47 Chester Road | 610 yd | |
| Northwich Rugby Club | Moss Farm Sports And Leisure Complex Moss Lane | 747 yd | |
| The Indian | 18-24 Chester Road | 749 yd | |
| Rivers Edge Cafe Ltd | Anderton Place Sandbach Drive | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Hotel | The Greenbank Hotel, 199 Chester Road | 343 yd | |
| C Stead Ltd | The Iron Bridge, 121 Chester Road | 388 yd | |
| Blue Barrel Inn | 69 Chester Road | 519 yd | |
| Northwich Cricket Club | Moss Farm Sports Centre Moss Lane | 604 yd | |
| Castle Private Club | Castle Private Social Club David Street | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Balti | 178 Chester Road | 354 yd | |
| Happy House | 111 Chester Road | 415 yd | |
| Zeera | 77 Chester Road | 493 yd | |
| Abbies Pizza & Grill | 16 Greenbank Lane | 529 yd | |
| Fortune House | 14 Greenbank Lane | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 41 - 43 Chester Road | 665 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 198 Chester Road, Hartford | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Playing Fields SAXONS LANE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School GREENBANK LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Winnington Park Primary School FIRDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Charles Darwin Community Primary School DARWIN STREET | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Greenbank School GREENBANK LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Moss Farm Leisure Complex MOSS FARM MOSS FARM MOSS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Winnington Park Rfc BURROWS HILL | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College (Hartford Campus) HARTFORD CAMPUS HARTFORD CAMPUS CHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Cloughwood Academy Stones Manor Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Hartford High School CHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 863 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.